Steinbach, Manitoba, faces a risk of thunderstorms this evening before conditions clear and give way to a stretch of mild, sunny weather through the weekend. Environment Canada and The Weather Network both call for a 30 percent chance of showers with possible thunderstorm development as a weak system moves through the region.
No weather alerts are in effect for the Steinbach area. At 3:00 p.m., the temperature sat at 25.6°C with a humidex making it feel closer to 27°C. Winds were out of the south at 32 km/h, gusting to 45 km/h, and humidity was measured at 36 percent.
Any showers are expected to taper off this evening, with clearing skies overnight and a low of about 14°C. Thursday carries another round of potential thunderstorm activity later in the day, with a 40 to 60 percent chance of rain and a high near 28°C. Humidex values could reach 31, so conditions will feel muggy before cooling again at night.
Starting Friday, the forecast shifts. Environment Canada expects sunny skies and a high of 24°C. The clear, pleasant pattern continues through the weekend. Saturday is forecast to be sunny with a high of 25°C and a low of 12°C. Sunday should also remain sunny with a high of 25°C before some cloudy periods move in overnight, with the low again around 12°C.
Residents with outdoor plans this evening or Thursday should keep an eye on the sky. Thunderstorms can develop quickly on the prairies, and Manitoba’s summer months are known for severe weather that can bring lightning, hail, and strong winds.
